3 min readUpdated: Apr 21, 2026 12:37 PM IST Peshawar Zalmi’s commanding 118-run victory, built on a Babar Azam century, drew warm praise from former Pakistan cricketers Basit Ali and Kamran Akmal on YouTube channel Game Plan — but both men were equally firm that the performance should not be used to settle debates about Babar’s international record. Basit called the innings among the finest in PSL history, citing the quality of the attack Babar had dismantled. “He faced two spinners and Alzarri Joseph — and Joseph is no ordinary spinner, he is a mystery spinner who has kept every batter under pressure in this tournament. That is the kind of century this was.” He added simply: “I was loving watching that batting.” The pair were particularly enthusiastic about Babar’s partnership with Kusal Mendis, which they said had transformed how Babar plays in the format. “When Mendis scored his hundred, Babar gave him big support. This time Babar scored the hundred and Mendis gave him big support,” Kamran said. “This combination is suiting Peshawar Zalmi …